Don’t Keep a Balance in Your Venmo Account
The days when you had to scoop up money for a friend or family member are long gone. But the way you use your favorite […]
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How to Plan a Vacation With a Lower Carbon Footprint
Going on vacation is dreamy and good for your brain, no matter your budget . But when literally a ton of CO2 is released into […]
Continue reading »Update Chrome to Protect Yourself From Three Major Security Flaws
Recent versions of Chrome have not one, but three old security bugs, one of which is actively exploited by hackers. You can read the technical […]
Continue reading »How to Enable DNS Over HTTPS in Your Web Browser
Mozilla has begun rolling out DNS over HTTPS to all Firefox users, a major security change designed to address the issue of third-party spying on […]
Continue reading »Prepare Cocktail Syrups, Even If You Are Not Drinking Cocktails
My fridge is full of syrups. In addition to the obligatory maple, there is a cheap “pancake syrup”, some berry honey , a bottle of […]
Continue reading »Fastest Way to Limit Google Search Results by Date
A well-formulated Google search can yield the most relevant results in a matter of seconds. But the problem with the results that are considered the […]
Continue reading »Take Notes That Can Be Understood in Two Weeks
Many of us already know how important it is to carry around some kind of note-taking device, be it an old-fashioned pen and paper or […]
Continue reading »How to Prepare for Coronavirus Without Panic
To date, COVID-19 has spread to 34 countries . Although the disease is still rare outside of China, with only a handful of cases in […]
Continue reading »How to Enable Touch Controls for Stadia Games on Android
One of the most mysterious failures of Google’s game streaming service, Stadia, is its strict controller requirements. Stadia games can only be played with an […]
Continue reading »The Best Way to Store Leftover Canned Tomatoes or Broth
This is a problem that haunts me all the time I cook. I want to add some canned diced tomatoes to a side dish or […]
Continue reading »How to Park in Parallel Correctly Every Time
Finding parking is always tricky, but perfectly parallel parking? It seems almost impossible. If you park your car on the street in a big city, […]
Continue reading »Go Ahead and Waste Time
I will be the first to say that I love to optimize my life. I’ve spent over a decade mastering David Allen’s Getting Things Done […]
Continue reading »Use Your Waffle Iron to Make Duvet Cover Pigs
The brain is very mysterious and I am most puzzled by my own. Yesterday, as I wandered down the aisles at the grocery store, my […]
Continue reading »What to Do If Your Teenager Hates You
You knew that sooner or later this would happen, and now, all of a sudden, your child is a teenager and everything about you annoys […]
Continue reading »Warn Your Kids About This Dangerous TikTok Challenge
It goes without saying that what is called “Skull Shattering Challenge” is not a good idea, but it doesn’t seem like it should be self-explanatory […]
Continue reading »How to Actually Get Painful Pleasure From Spicy Foods
If you think spicy food is the best food , we don’t need to convince you of its miracles. But not everyone agrees. In addition […]
Continue reading »How to Watch Today’s Democratic Debate Without Cable
After surviving a brutal assault by Senator Elizabeth Warren in his first presidential debate in Las Vegas, Michael Bloomberg will join six other Democratic presidential […]
Continue reading »Disable Geolocation Access on Venmo to Avoid Disclosing Your Address
We have already told you to change the settings on Venmo private, that the whole world did not know to whom of your friends you […]
Continue reading »What You Need to Know About Slickwraps Data Hacking
If you’ve ever adorned your laptop or smartphone with a pretty custom vinyl skin, chances are you got it from Slickwraps – or at least […]
Continue reading »How Can I Support My Adult Child With a Mental Disorder?
Mental health continues to be one of the most requested topics that readers ask me to cover both in the parenting advice column and other […]
Continue reading »How to Unlock the Hidden Bottom Toolbar of Chrome in Android
Most mobile web browsers have the URL bar and UI controls at the top of the screen, but this layout isn’t great when using a […]
Continue reading »Why the Bank Keeps Your Deposit for 9 Days
On the rare occasion that you receive money through an old-fashioned check, it is fairly easy to transfer that money into your bank account. You […]
Continue reading »Use a Nearly Empty Jar of Peanut Butter to Make the Dipping Sauce
My boyfriend has a very peculiar habit of making (and is) peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in his sleep. It was a little unsettling at […]
Continue reading »Is the Flu Really Worse Than COVID-19?
COVID-19 and influenza are respiratory illnesses that can be fatal. One is still rare in the US, while the other is widespread. Should we fear […]
Continue reading »Play This Game to Better Communicate With Your Kids
You probably have a few tricks to get your kids to talk about their day after school or at the dinner table. But sometimes you […]
Continue reading »Update WordPress Duplicator Plugin to Block Zero Day Attack
WordPress Duplicator Plugin is a great tool for migrating your WordPress site to another host or backing up all your content, themes and plugins – […]
Continue reading »How to Get Menu Bar in Edge Chromium
The new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge browser looks pretty slick, but Chromium is removing the usual menu bar behind the other buttons for a clean interface. […]
Continue reading »Be Careful Not to Dull Vegetables in the Multicooker
“Fix and forget” can be a slow cook motto, but that doesn’t mean you have to be frivolous. A little prep and foresight can differentiate […]
Continue reading »Ask Yourself How Many Vacation Hours You Will Lose Along the Way.
Before you start booking flights and hotels for your next big vacation, ask yourself one question: What percentage of my total vacation will these travel […]
Continue reading »Get Free Pancakes Tomorrow From IHOP
February 25 – National Pancake Day. In honor of this fictional celebration, IHOP is offering everyone who visits any of its establishments a free short […]
Continue reading »How Not to Care About People Who Don’t Like You
One day in high school, I discovered that my friends didn’t like me. One of the girls in my “group” told me that I was […]
Continue reading »No, Babies Don’t Need “baby Milk”
Your baby can prepare to stop using breast milk and / or formula. You may be wondering how to switch to cow’s milk or some […]
Continue reading »How to Prevent Strangers From Intruding on Your “private” WhatsApp Groups
If you are a big WhatsApp user, I implore you: stop posting links to your group chats in public. And tell everyone in your group […]
Continue reading »To Avoid Higher Baggage Fees, Plan Ahead
Someday we will tell our grandchildren about a serene time when you didn’t have to pay money to take your luggage with you when you […]
Continue reading »What’s New on Netflix This Week of Feb 24, 2020
Netflix is using the last week of February to air the Netflix Originals series on the platform. This week will be the first season of […]
Continue reading »Simplify Typing on Samsung Galaxy Keyboard by Adjusting Contrast
One of the great things about Android is that you have tons of different keyboards to choose from. While you may know how to replace […]
Continue reading »What’s on at Hulu in March 2020
The new Hulu Original Little Fires Everywhere by Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon will debut on streaming service this month, and I’m personally very excited […]
Continue reading »Ask Before Reclining an Airplane Seat
Last week, an American Airlines passenger tweeted a video of a man repeatedly punching the back of her folding seat . The video went viral […]
Continue reading »Spend Less Time in DMV by Submitting Your ID Documents Online
Effective October 1, 2020, you will need a valid ID or passport to board any domestic flight in the United States. If you don’t already […]
Continue reading »Give up Future Opportunities That You Wouldn’t Do Right Now.
New opportunities open up to all of us every day. Sometimes it can be difficult to choose which of these possibilities to say yes. However, […]
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